by Lwandiso Simanga There will be no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the upcoming Betway Premiership season due to unresolved funding issues. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed during his budget vote speech in parliament that the financing model for VAR has not been finalised. Earlier, the department announced that R90 million had…
by Mathipa Phishego The Economic Freedom Fighters have retained ward 13 on by-elections in Seshego under Polokwane Municipality on the 16 of July. This was after their former councilor was expelled for not attending council meetings. Former Ward 13 Cllr, Mafiwa Leballo was expelled by the Polokwane Council this year. Following allegations of not attending…
by Kelebogile Matlou Minister Gwarube Increases Early Childhood Development Grant to R1.7Billion. The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced an increase in theEarly Childhood Development (ECD) conditional grant of R1.7 billion for the 2025/26financial year. The announcement was made during the department’s budget votepresentation in Parliament.Gwarube said the increased funding is aimed at…
by Mathipa Phishego South Africans are being encouraged to put their best foot forward as the country prepares for a high-profile foreign inspection. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in the Presidency in charge of state security, has issued a sharp reminder to citizens, “I hope South Africans will behave, visitors will be here.” The “visitors” in question…
On Thursday, 10 July 2025, ActionSA will stage a protest outside the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Headquarters of the South African Police Service (SAPS) at 11:00 AM. The party is calling for urgent action against corruption within the police force and government, in response to explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ActionSA’s demonstration…
Mathipa Phishego Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has issued a formal statement denying any improper association with convicted businessman Vusimuzi Matlala and political figure Brown Mogotsi. Following recent allegations raised by Provincial Commissioner Mkhwanazi. In the statement, released on Tuesday, Mchunu firmly rejected claims that he has any personal or professional ties to Matlala. “The Minister…
By :Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 loss to Dutch outfit Vitesse Arnhem an early test that revealed both promise and persistent issues. While fans may be disappointed with the result, it’s crucial to focus on what matters in pre-season: squad integration and tactical identity. Coach Nasreddine Nabi gave…
BY: Lwandiso Simanga Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso remains steadfast in turning Wednesday’s crushing 4–0 semifinal loss to PSG at the Club World Cup into a building block for future success. Spanish champions were undone by a lightning-quick start from PSG, conceding twice within ten minutes and trailing by three at halftime. Fabian Ruiz struck…
BY: Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung is extending his influence beyond the pitch, using his passion for golf to drive social change. As he celebrates his 55th birthday, Motaung is preparing to expand the Bobby Motaung Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering communities through education, health, spirituality, and social development. Speaking on…
Mathipa Phishego President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledges to usher in a “new dawn” of moral leadership and institutional revitalisation have left South Africa with troubling doubts over the coherence of his anti-corruption program. The president, who was elected due to popular dissatisfaction with state capture and pervasive corruption, has been accused of ignoring wrongdoing in his…
